Statue of Unity, Monument in India
The Statue of Unity is a colossal statue of Indian statesman and independence activist Vallabhbhai Patel.
Completed in 2018, it is the world's tallest statue with a height of 182 meters (597 ft).
The statue is located facing the Narmada Dam, symbolizing Patel's vision of water management and agricultural development.
Visitors can take an elevator to the viewing gallery for a panoramic view of the surrounding area.
The statue was built using over 70,000 tons of cement, 18,500 tons of reinforcement steel bars, and 6,000 tons of structural steel.
Location: Kevadia
Location: Gujarat
Inception: October 31, 2018
Height: 182 m
Material: reinforced concrete, steel, bronze
Website: statueofunity.in
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap